Cuenca

Cuenca

UNESCO city with famous "Hanging Houses" on cliff edges

165 km from Madrid2 hours
2 hours|165 km
1 hour|High-speed train

Quick Facts

FromMadrid, Spain
Distance165 km
By Car2 hours
Public Transport1 hour
Transport Cost€15-25

About Cuenca

Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its "Hanging Houses" (Casas Colgadas) that appear to defy gravity as they cling to cliff edges. This medieval city offers dramatic landscapes and unique architecture.

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Top Highlights

  • Hanging Houses (Casas Colgadas)
  • Abstract Art Museum
  • Cuenca Cathedral
  • San Pablo Bridge
  • Ciudad Encantada rock formations

Getting There from Madrid

By Car

Drive from Madrid to Cuenca in approximately 2 hours.

Distance: 165 km

By Public Transport

Take the High-speed train from Madrid to Cuenca.

Duration: 1 hourCost: €15-25

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